Community Engagement Contracts Program

Our Community Engagement program is a contract-based initiative that serves as a vital bridge between local organizations, agencies, and underrepresented communities throughout the Portland-Metro region. We believe in fostering inclusive decision-making processes, ensuring that all voices are heard and that underrepresented and underserved communities have a meaningful role in shaping various projects that impact their lives.

We focus on projects such as:

Urban Development Projects

Ensuring they align with the community's vision and values.

Parks and Transportation Projects

Centering the unique needs of local communities.

Air Quality Initiatives

That ensures clean, breathable air for us all.

Other Environmental Justice Projects

That impacts underrepresented communities.

OUR APPROACH

We seek to build meaningful relationships and have long-term impact, via long-term contracts and short-term/one-time engagement services. Our approach includes collaborative partnerships, culturally-specific accessibility, and tailored engagement strategies which include:

Focus groups & community conversations

Facilitating open dialogues to receive community input and feedback
Education/Awareness Building

Presentations and workshops on various project-related topics, important environmental issues/policies, and ways to get involved as a community member
Outdoor Excursions/Tours

Learning about the local environment and fostering a deeper connection to the places we live.
Consultation Services

Providing guidance in developing effective community engagement strategies
Data Collection & Community Needs Assessments
Surveys